Baltimore's 100 best bars [Pictures]

Attracting patrons from the neighborhood and the nearby colleges, Dougherty's Pub has 15 beers on draft and the typical happy hour specials patrons have come to expect in Baltimore. But it also has character and heart, which can be seen on the wall filled with works from local artists, free o

Attracting patrons from the neighborhood and the nearby colleges, Dougherty's Pub has 15 beers on draft and the typical happy hour specials patrons have come to expect in Baltimore. But it also has character and heart, which can be seen on the wall filled with works from local artists, free o (Alexis Jenkins, for The Baltimore Sun)

While Bistro Rx boasts an intriguing menu of seafood, the real draw is its brunch, held from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday. While brunch costs $12, another $6 will get you unlimited mimosas, Bloody Marys and screwdrivers. • Bar info: Bistro Rx...

While Bistro Rx boasts an intriguing menu of seafood, the real draw is its brunch, held from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday. While brunch costs $12, another $6 will get you unlimited mimosas, Bloody Marys and screwdrivers. • Bar info: Bistro Rx... (Barbara Haddock Taylor, Baltimore Sun photo)

American Harry's has cheap beer, a working jukebox and a friendly, old school attitude. There's also a KENO machine, because no true Baltimore dive can operate without one. • Bar info: American Harry's, 623 S. Luzerne Ave., 410-327-0505, HarrysAmericanBar.com

American Harry's has cheap beer, a working jukebox and a friendly, old school attitude. There's also a KENO machine, because no true Baltimore dive can operate without one. • Bar info: American Harry's, 623 S. Luzerne Ave., 410-327-0505, HarrysAmericanBar.com (Sam Sessa, Baltimore Sun photo)

Sure, there's food (basic necessities) and some seats, but above all else, the only thing you need to know about Birds of a Feather-- run by Alicia Horn -- is that it serves more than 120 single malt scotches. This is a bar where you cherish aged scotch. • Bar info: Birds of a Feather, 1712...

Sure, there's food (basic necessities) and some seats, but above all else, the only thing you need to know about Birds of a Feather-- run by Alicia Horn -- is that it serves more than 120 single malt scotches. This is a bar where you cherish aged scotch. • Bar info: Birds of a Feather, 1712... (Sam Sessa, Baltimore Sun photo)

"Irish pub" is a label that gets tacked on to anything serving Guinness in dark lighting, but Liam Flynn's gets it right: Authentic decor, dartboards and one of the best beer lists in Station North. •Bar info: Liam Flynn's, 22 W. North Ave., 410-244-8447, pintsizepub.com

"Irish pub" is a label that gets tacked on to anything serving Guinness in dark lighting, but Liam Flynn's gets it right: Authentic decor, dartboards and one of the best beer lists in Station North. •Bar info: Liam Flynn's, 22 W. North Ave., 410-244-8447, pintsizepub.com (Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun photo)

Baltimore's nightlife scene is a reflection of its people -- extremely eccentric, but just as endearing. We put personality at a premium, and expect good value, too. So while we're happy to visit D.C. for the occasional swanky escape, given the choice, we'd take a cold Boh in a Baltimore bar...